The sovereign God ordained and ordered their births and their destinies.
June 30, 2026
Today we begin reading the gospel of Luke. Here is help from John Piper, in a sermon, “How Not to Talk to an Angel”
Tag: John the Baptist
February 10 Matthew 14:1-21
February 10, 2026
February 10 Matthew 14:1-21 (ESV) The Death of John the Baptist 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3 For Herod had seized John and … More February 10 Matthew 14:1-21
Greater than he
February 2, 2026
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly, I say to you, among those born of women … More Greater than he
He must increase, but I must decrease
October 10, 2025
In our Bible reading plan today we come to John 3:28-30 “You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. … More He must increase, but I must decrease
A root, a foot in both worlds
October 2, 2025
John 1:19-28 is our passage to read today. Here are helpful insights from John Piper’s series on the Gospel of John: John the Baptist is a root partly under ground in the Old Testament and partly exposed in the New Testament. He has a foot in both worlds—a prophet something like Elijah (but not Elijah … More A root, a foot in both worlds
The sovereign God ordained and ordered their births and their destinies.
June 1, 2025
Today we begin reading the gospel of Luke. Here is help from John Piper, in a sermon, “How Not to Talk to an Angel” Luke is the only gospel writer who recounts the foretelling and birth of John the Baptist. He begins in 1:5–25 with the announcement of John’s birth to Zechariah, his father. Then … More The sovereign God ordained and ordered their births and their destinies.
He must increase, but I must decrease
October 10, 2024
John 3:28-30 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, … More He must increase, but I must decrease
A root, a foot in both worlds
October 2, 2024
From John Piper’s series on the Gospel of John: John the Baptist is a root partly under ground in the Old Testament and partly exposed in the New Testament. He has a foot in both worlds—a prophet something like Elijah (but not Elijah reincarnate, 1:21) and voice crying that the long-expected Messiah has come. Three … More A root, a foot in both worlds
The sovereign God ordained and ordered their births and their destinies.
June 1, 2024
John Piper, in a sermon, “How Not to Talk to an Angel” Luke is the only gospel writer who recounts the foretelling and birth of John the Baptist. He begins in 1:5–25 with the announcement of John’s birth to Zechariah, his father. Then in 1:26–38 comes the announcement of Jesus’ birth to Mary his mother. … More The sovereign God ordained and ordered their births and their destinies.
Greater than he
February 2, 2024
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly, I say to you, among those born of women … More Greater than he
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